Recent content by crimzy

Feel free to use the Quote tab if you want.  I dont mind and like the dialog even though everyone seems to think the same way.   People like to attack those with a different viewpoints, it comes with having the courage to go against what is popular.   So to each his own. Yeah I understand where...

Nope. The smallest shark that I know of in the aquarium hobby is the coral catshark, which max out at about 24". Truly, they should be housed in tanks over 200 gallons or so but some people push the envelope and keep them in 125 gallon tanks as a temporary home for juveniles. Whether this is...

I like turtles. :hi:

So I keep checking on this little bugger... I found where it hides. I put some pellet food in to see if it would respond and the octo immediately became more active and moving around, (but it still stayed behind the rocks). So I'm happy that it seems to be responding appropriately to the scent...

Fine, you dragged it out of me. I didn't post this pic because I ended up floating the bag AND doing a drip acclimation. Long story but releasing from the bag was the least stressful way based on the small space available between the canopy and glass tops. I bought the octo from an online...

Well it's officially an octo tank!! Mine came in today and appears to be doing ok. It has spent the afternoon hiding but I can see it looking at me when I shine a flashlight in. If it comes out tonight I'll post some pictures....

I just wanted to say "Thank You" to the many people here on Saltwaterfish.com. If not for sites like this and the wonderful people here, I probably would have gotten frustrated along time ago and given up. When things go terribly wrong, and I feel like pulling my hair out or breaking down in...

I'm a firm believer that much of this hobby is trial and error. We've all made mistakes and lost fish in the process. Unless you're doing something totally irresponsible, or something that cannot work then I say give it a shot. I'd bet that it could work. Just my opinion... :t^:

It may not be pretty but hopefully it will keep the octo in the tank. :drinkingco:

Quote: Originally Posted by spanko Maybe you have been here but google "sources of live cephalopods" pick the first link and go about 1/2 way down to a table with evaluations of places to get them online.

Hey bud. Tagging along here. Can Kees get one for you? Hey man, long time... I haven't been to Kees in a long time. I like oceans and seas and Atlantis on that side of town. Each of the lfs tells me that they can get them but I think I'm going to order online. I just don't like the idea of...

How long will an octopus live in captivity?  Which species? I had a 72 gal bowfront reef tank.  They are pretty nice looking tanks.  I'll tell you, mine was on carpet as well....I regretted that. They don't live all that long in aquariums as their lifespan is only 1-2 years. I haven't decided...

All is pretty quiet with the tank right now... Just trying to confirm that the water quality is stable before introducing the octo. The tank has been set up for just over 2 weeks. I don't think I'll have a traditional cycle because I'm using the full sand bed from the prior owner. When I...

well here is my story born and raised in buffalo ny;moved to fort worth at 30 and now 44.never liked the cold and snow i own a small stamped and staining concrete business my hobbies are.fish of course,volunteer fireman,play piano a bit,and am a gym rat now my animals  here on the farm; 5...

Longer, you just forgot the other names I have used....lol :drinkingco: